New Data Shows Progress on Third Grade Reading Continues

By on June 24th, 2025 in , , , : in Education, Education & Workforce Development, Public Education, Quality of Life, State & Local Government, Workforce Development

Due to a new higher standard, the number and percentage of third graders who failed to meet the grade-level reading Read the full release.  

Alabama High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Rates Reached Record Levels in 2024

By on June 12th, 2025 in : in Education, Education & Workforce Development, Public Education, State & Local Government

Alabama’s public high school graduation rate tied its all-time high in 2024, while the Class of 2024 also set a Read the full release.  

Alabama’s $60 Billion Question: Potential Reductions in Payments?

By on June 3rd, 2025 in , , , : in Government Structure, Quality of Life, State & Local Government

Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) in the U.S. House has sparked discussions about the impact Read the full release.  

Huntsville Continues to Surge, Remaining Big 3 Cities Jockey for Position, while Rural Areas Lose Population in 2024

By on May 21st, 2025 in : in Quality of Life, State & Local Government, Workforce Development

New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau place Mobile as the state’s second-largest city, behind booming Huntsville and ahead Read the full release.  

Data-informed Decision Making Helps Drive Down Overdose Deaths in 2024

By on May 19th, 2025 in , , : in Public Health, Quality of Life, State & Local Government

The sharp drop in overdose deaths in 2024, both nationally and in Jefferson County, wasn’t an accident, according to members Read the full release.  

Alabama’s $60 Billion Question

By on April 10th, 2025 in , , , : in Public Finance, State & Local Government

Alabama relies on federal spending—Alabama residents do, too. Alabama residents receive over $60 billion from the federal government—23% of all Read the full release.  

2025 PARCA Annual Forum Review

By on April 7th, 2025 in , , , : in News & Events

PARCA held its 2025 PARCA Annual Forum – State of Mind: Navigating Alabama’s Mental Health Dilemma on March 7, 2025 Read the full release.  

A Varied Pattern of Population Growth and Decline across Alabama Counties

By on March 25th, 2025 in , , : in Education & Workforce Development

According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Jefferson and Mobile counties grew, and Montgomery narrowed its population Read the full release.  

Alabama High School Class of 2024 Improves on ACT

By on February 18th, 2025 in , , : in Education, Education & Workforce Development

Alabama’s 2024 high school graduates posted improved performance on the ACT compared to prior years, continuing a positive trend at Read the full release.  

Alabama Makes Notable Early Grade Gains on Nation’s Report Card

By on February 3rd, 2025 in : in Education & Workforce Development, Public Education, Uncategorized

Alabama public school fourth graders are scoring higher in both reading and math than they did prior to the Covid-19 Read the full release.  

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